Ryan Cade
About
Ryan Cade's platform focused on managing the challenges of rapid population growth through infrastructure development and robust flood mitigation efforts. He prioritized fiscal conservatism, aiming to balance necessary public services with responsible tax management to ensure the long-term sustainability of Brazoria County.
Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureCade pledged to prioritize the improvement and maintenance of county road infrastructure to accommodate rapid regional growth.Related votes
- taxesHe campaigned on maintaining fiscal responsibility and keeping property tax rates stable for county residents.Related votes
- environmentCade emphasized the need for proactive flood mitigation strategies and improved drainage systems throughout the precinct.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 14:40
- Avg per meeting
- 0:46
- Segments
- 316
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Rate
Sets the maximum tax rate for county property owners for fiscal year 2027.
Road Infrastructure and Safety
Utilizes funds from the approved Road and Bridge budget and Toll Road Authority reimbursements.
Hurricane Preparedness and Public Safety
The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.
local election
Your vote determines how your tax dollars are allocated for local infrastructure and county services.
Wildfire Risk and Burn Ban
Helps mitigate potential emergency firefighting costs and property damage.
Data Center Tax Abatements
The tax abatement reduces immediate property tax revenue from the project in exchange for long-term economic growth.
Code Enforcement and Property Compliance
The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.
animal shelter funding
The project relies entirely on private donations, meaning it won't hit your tax bill but needs community buy-in to actually happen.
public health / pest control
The city is dipping into its emergency budget to cover the extra fuel and chemical costs for these additional spraying runs.
San Bernard River Dredging
Increased construction and engineering costs for developers.
city council conduct
While there's no direct price tag yet, potential ethics investigations or legal fallout could end up costing taxpayers money.
zoning and development
Developers save time and money by skipping old street requirements, while the city brings in a brand new commercial tax generator.
Language Access in County Services
The contract award impacts the county's annual budget for employee benefits.
New Meeting Management Software Implementation
Costs associated with software licensing were handled in previous budget cycles.
Angleton ISD School Expansion
The project is currently tracking $12 million under the $140 million budget.
Industrial Environmental Oversight
While no immediate costs were announced, industrial incidents like this often lead to increased regulatory oversight and potential operational downtime expenses.
Sheriff's Office Conduct
The county could be looking at expensive legal battles and potential settlements if the investigation finds the deputy acted improperly.
Data Center Development
Data centers may impact local property tax appraisals and water utility costs.
District Court Judgment Review Contract Labor
General fund expenditure not to exceed $20,400 through the end of fiscal year 2026.
Election Precinct Rebalancing
Costs associated with updating voter registration records and notifying affected residents.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Cade personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-08-25
NeuAg, LLC Tax Abatement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Engineering Services for County Road 179 Bridge Repair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Award RFP #26-48: Mass Spectrometer for Crime Lab
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-26
Amend Court Order I.9 Dated December 12, 2023 - Advertise Request for Proposal for On-Call Grant Administration Page 4 of 6 Filed 2:47 PM, May 19, 2026, Joyce Hudman Brazoria County Commissioners Court Agenda
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Award ITB #26-24 Waste Management Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Award RFP #26-09 Insurance Broker
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report (Dec 2025)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Amendment to Pavilion Rental Rates
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-10
Commissioners Court Special Session - January 27, 2026 9:00 AM
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Restate and Amend Policy on Work Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Nominating Grievance Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Ratification of Defeasance Documents
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Broker-Dealer Investment Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Defeasance of County Bonds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-25
PASSED THE CONSENT AGENDA
- movedpassed2025-11-18
CR 179 Bridge Repair (I.7)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Brazoria County Appraisal District Resolution (I.1)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Treasurer's Monthly Report (I.3)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1115)
Recorded while Cade was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 8, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
Proclamation for National 4-H Week
Proclamation for Careers in Construction Month
Proclamation for Hunger Action Day
Approval of Consent Agenda
Open Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget
Close Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 Budgeted Salaries and Positions
Adoption of FY 2027 Budgeted Salaries and Positions - JP Precinct 4, Place 1
Open Public Hearing on 2026 Tax Rate
Close Public Hearing on 2026 Tax Rate
Debt Service Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Total Property Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Engineering Services for CR 99 Repairs Project
Engineering Services for Wild Peach Village Drainage Improvements
ROW Acquisition for Brazoria County Expressway Extension Detention Pond
Engineering Services for CR 94 Repairs Project
Voting record (534)
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